U Covered Call Opportunities
Selling a covered call on Unity Software Inc. (U) means holding 100 shares and selling a call option against them. You collect the premium up front; in exchange you agree to sell your shares at the strike price if U closes above it at expiry.
As of 2026-07-26, U last traded around $28.62. Its best-scoring covered call is the $28.50 strike expiring 2026-08-07, paying $2.50 per share — a 8.77% premium ratio and a Net Score of 7.0 out of 10.
Covered Call data for U — cached 2026-07-26| Expiry | Strike type | Strike | Premium | Premium ratio | Net Score |
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| 2026-07-31 | ATM | $28.50 | $1.26 | 4.42% | 5.1 |
| 2026-08-07 | ATM | $28.50 | $2.50 | 8.77% | 7.0 |
| 2026-08-14 | ATM | $29.00 | $2.36 | 8.14% | 6.7 |
How much income does an U covered call generate?
One options contract covers 100 shares. At the $28.50 strike, U pays $2.50 per share, so a single contract collects about $250 in premium. That income is set against buying 100 shares at $28.62, roughly $2862 of capital — the 8.77% premium ratio shown above.
U premium ratio trend
Over the last 90 trading snapshots, U's covered call premium ratio has ranged from 6.24% to 13.77%, averaging 8.92%. It currently sits at 8.77%, which is below its recent average — a higher ratio means more income per dollar of stock held.
Is U a good covered call stock?
The Net Score weighs income against risk: how far U sits above its 52-week low, the premium relative to the strike, the capital required, and the absolute premium collected. A score of 8 or above marks an unusually strong risk-adjusted setup. Compare U against every other symbol on the ranked screener before committing capital.
U covered call FAQ
How much does an U covered call pay?
At the $28.50 strike expiring 2026-08-07, one U contract collects $2.50 per share — about $250 for the 100 shares one contract covers. That is a 8.77% premium ratio against roughly $2862 of capital.
Is U a good covered call candidate?
Kovered scores this setup 7.0 out of 10. The Net Score weighs the premium ratio against downside risk, capital required and total premium. U last traded at $28.62 versus a 52-week low of $16.78. Scores of 8 or above are unusually strong on a risk-adjusted basis.
What is the difference between an U covered call and a cash secured put?
A covered call needs you to already own 100 U shares and caps your upside at the strike. A cash secured put needs cash instead of shares and obliges you to buy U if it falls below the strike. Both collect premium up front; the covered call suits holders, the cash secured put suits buyers waiting for a lower entry.
How often is this U data updated?
Kovered refreshes strikes, premiums and Net Scores daily from live options data, so the U figures on this page reflect the most recent market close.